Frank's Campaign; Or, The Farm and the Camp

Horatio Alger books... These are «rags-to-riches» stories, its' heroes rise from poverty to wealth, they are patient, smart and determined to their work. They know that hard work is the only key to success. However, it's not all about hardworking. Only random acts of courage let the poor boys to find a benefactor who will bring them to better life. Horatio Alger was as widely read as Mark Twain. Some people even call him the father of the American Dream. Yes, that's Horatio Alger. Horatio Alger was born in 1832 in Chelsea, Massachusetts. The son of a minister, Alger went to Harvard. Thirty-four year-old, he moved to New York and started assisting the homeless boys. His stories are full of compassion for street urchins, for abandoned children. The Civil War. Rossville, Pennsylvania. Frank's father serves in the Union Army. Fifteen-year-old Frank offers to postpone his studies in order to work on the farm. Also, he has a mortgage to pay. Is he strong enough to overcome all hardships? Read "Frank's Campaign; Or, The Farm and the Camp" to find out. This book will definitely keep you off the computer and away from the TV!

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